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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government, Business, Safety

Trump Shines Spotlight on Infrastructure Amid Uncertain Legislative Agenda

President Donald Trump continues to press lawmakers to take up an infrastructure funding package as part of ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts.

April 29, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment

Excise Tax Relief Would Benefit Trucking, ATA鈥檚 Chris Spear Says

Federal policymakers crafting additional ways to restore economic stability amid the COVID-19 pandemic should consider suspending a World War I-era federal excise tax on the sale of new trucks and trailers, a coalition of freight stakeholders said April 28.

April 28, 2020
Government

Transportation Leaders Say Thank You to Truckers

After President Trump saluted America's truckers at the White House, congressional transportation offered their own words of thanks. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 27, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Committee Introduces Water Infrastructure Bills

Bills that would authorize navigation and flood control projects, as well as promote the safety of drinking water, were unveiled by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on April 21.

April 24, 2020
Government, Business

Trump Focused on Infrastructure for Next Stimulus Package

After Congress cleared a nearly $500 billion small-business assistance bill, the Trump White House intends to pursue funding for infrastructure projects in the next economic stimulus measure.

April 22, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Freight Groups Push for Inclusion in 鈥楬eroes Fund鈥

Two groups integral to the distribution of fuel in the country called on Congress to include them in a proposal that would provide essential personnel $25,000 in compensation during the pandemic.

April 21, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

FRA Announces $311 Million in Funding Availability

More than $311 million in funding is available for projects designed to improve freight and passenger rail connectivity, federal railroad regulators announced this month.

April 20, 2020
Government

With Truckers, Trump Pushes Big Infrastructure Funding

President Donald Trump, while honoring the nation's truck drivers for their roles in the fight against COVID-19, also used the White House celebration to push for a major infrastructure package. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 20, 2020
Government, Safety

ARTBA Reports 231,000 Bridges Need Repairs

Nearly 231,000 bridges require repairs with more than 46,000 bridges showing structural deficiencies, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.

April 17, 2020
Government, Business, Breaking News, Top 100

Trump Praises Trucking Industry鈥檚 Pandemic Response at White House Event

President Donald Trump commended America鈥檚 truckers for their dedication while serving as essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic during a presentation at the White House April 16.

April 16, 2020